To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 16 June 1807

Balte. 16. Jun 1807

Sir,

The present will be handed you by Mr. Edward Fell Bond. Mr. B has resided during the last three years at St.
Genevieve he Speaks the French & Spanish languages appears Sensible & well informed—he has purchased land in the
territory of Orleans where he means to Settle.—he was born in Harford County, of respectable connexions, his politicks
republican.—I am (personally) not Sufficiently well acquainted with Mr. Bond to recommend him for the Office of
Commissioner for which he has a Wish, nor do I know that there is a Vacancy.—If there should be, he will bring
Recommendations from Genl. Wilkinson & Mr. John Montgomery—I present him at his Request—that from a personal knowledg
you may the better appreciate his fitness and am Sir, Your friend & Servt.

You Are Looking At

Reference

Cite as

“To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 16 June 1807,” Founders Online, National Archives, version of January 18, 2019, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/99-01-02-5765. [This is an
Early Access document
from The Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
It is not an authoritative final version.]

More between these correspondents

The National Historical Publications and
Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National
Archives. Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to
preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of
the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the
public.

Founders Online is an official website
of the U.S. government, administered by the
National Archives and Records Administration
through the NHPRC, in partnership with the
University of Virginia Press,
which is hosting this website.